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General Key Terms Flashcards

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

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Behaviour is encouraged through rewards

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What is Negative Reinforcement?

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Behaviour is encouraged by removing an unpleasant stimulus

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What is Positive Punishment?

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Discouraging the behaviour by adding a negative consequence

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What is Negative Punishment?

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Discouraging behaviour by removing something desirable

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